Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge announced sweeping changes to the province’s immigration system Thursday, proposing to slash permanent immigration levels by up to 50% and reduce temporary foreign workers by …
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Prince Edward Island is asking employers and the public to weigh in on new regulations that will require businesses to register when hiring temporary foreign workers and face financial penalties …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Canada’s new immigration policy favours construction workers but leaves the rest behind
By Shiva S. Mohan, Toronto Metropolitan University Migrant workers have long been recognized as essential to Canada’s economy. But that recognition rarely translates into meaningful inclusion. As Canada embarks on …
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FeaturedImmigration
Federal Court overturns refusal of resident permit for student from Ghana, cites employer’s letter of support
A Federal Court has overturned an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decision to deny a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to a Ghanaian international student, citing the officer’s failure to …
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ImmigrationOpinion/Commentary
Canada’s immigration process is increasingly digitized, but that can make if difficult to navigate
By Ashika Niraula, Toronto Metropolitan University Many countries are engaged in a global race to attract skilled and talented workers from around the world. But Canada is at risk of …
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FeaturedImmigrationWorkplace News
Ironworkers call for end to temporary foreign worker program amid trade uncertainty
Ironworkers Local 97 is calling on the federal government to end the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program for the construction sector, citing economic pressures from new U.S. tariffs and trade …
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By Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canadian home care workers are feeling trepidation but are hopeful. Last week the federal government released the first details on a new program, kicking …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Temporary foreign worker recruiters in PEI will be required to hold a license starting April 1
Starting April 1, recruiters of temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island will be required to hold a licence, as part of the first phase of the Temporary Foreign Workers …
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FeaturedImmigration
Nova Scotia farm ordered to pay foreign workers’ wages twice to comply with provincial law
Millen Farms Limited has been directed to pay three temporary foreign workers’ outstanding wages to the Director of Labour Standards in trust. The decision by the Nova Scotia Labour Board …
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By Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Advocates are welcoming a rare decision to permanently ban an Okanagan winemaker from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program because of abuses. But they …
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